Obituaries
September 8, 2021

Gregg J. Huscroft – Belle Vernon, Lynnwood

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Gregg J. Huscroft, 66, of Belle Vernon, Lynnwood, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. A son of the late Norman S. and Sarafene Amato Huscroft, he was born in North Charleroi on April 20, 1955. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Gregg was a drummer with various area rock bands and retired May 1, 2020, from Red Valve in Carnegie after 30 years. Survivors include his best friend, Beth Ann Coccari, with whom he shared the past 25 years; and her children, Alyson Longnecker and Lauren Booher; a brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Peggy Huscroft of North Belle Vernon; a niece, Renee (Travis) Horne of Belle Vernon; and two great-nieces, Raelyn and Alayna Horne. Friends will be received from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-5300, www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com. A memorial service will begin in the funeral home at 2 p.m. with Pastor Ryan Washabaugh officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Washington Area Humane Society in Eighty Four, Pa.

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